TEHRAN – Iran suffered heavy 42-10 loss against Japan at the 2023 IHF Women’s World Championship Monday night.

Iran had previously lost to Poland 35–15 and Germany 45-22 in Group F.
 

With their first win at Denmark/Norway/Sweden 2023, Japan progressed to the main round, where they will start with zero points, after their losses against Germany and Poland. The Asian side will face Denmark, Romania and the winner from the Serbia vs Chile tie, but they will have zero points.

On the other hand, Iran are heading to the President’s Cup, where they will be still aiming to secure their maiden IHF Women’s World Championship, after conceding nine losses in a row now.